B1 Idiom Neutral

mennä sormi suuhun

to be at a loss

Meaning

Not knowing how to proceed.

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Cultural Background

Finns appreciate self-deprecating humor.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar; just use 'mennä' in the correct tense.

Meaning

Not knowing how to proceed.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar; just use 'mennä' in the correct tense.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Kun tietokoneeni kaatui, ___ sormi suuhun.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: menin

Past tense is required here.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

Kun tietokoneeni kaatui, ___ sormi suuhun.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: menin

Past tense is required here.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very common and not rude at all.

Related Phrases

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olla sormi suussa

similar

to be in a state of confusion

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